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Strict party voting may have pushed Liberal MP across floor: political scientist
Federal MP Michael Ma may have crossed the floor to gain some voting freedom, according to a political expert. MP Michael Ma left the Conservatives in...
16h ago
Sussex man charged with arson, mischief
Sussex RCMP arrested a 24-year-old man in connection with an arson this week. A press release said officers responded to a report of a residential fir...
17h ago
Atlantic report calls for stronger homicide prevention
A new regional report is raising concerns about how domestic homicides are understood and prevented in Atlantic Canada. The Council of Atlantic Premie...
20h ago
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CSC seizes over $408k in ilegal drugs and other items
A major seizure of illegal items from the Atlantic Institution in Renous. Over 408 thousand dollars worth of items, including cannabis concentrate, ma...
21h ago
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New Brunswick unveils strategy to recruit, retain teachers
New Brunswick is moving forward with a new strategy to recruit and retain teachers and other urgently needed words in the education system. "Like...
21h ago
Geminids meteor shower glows bright
There's a meteor shower to watch this weekend! The Geminids meteor shower is expected to peak Friday, December 12 and Saturday, December 13 evenings b...
22h ago
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Large residential fire in Norton
A cold night to battle a blaze for firefighters in Norton. We have few details yet, but there are reports of a large residential fire on Perkins Drive...
22h ago
N.B. fuel prices dip, more decreases next week
No Christmas Grinch this week for gas prices. The maximum cost for regular self-serve is down 4.2 cents a litre on Friday morning to around $1.45. Die...
Dec 12, 2025
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Rob Lantz resigns as PEI Premier
Rob Lantz officially resigned as Prince Edward Island's 34th premier Thursday night and announced he is running for the permanent leadership of the pr...
Dec 12, 2025
Second Conservative MP to cross floor to Liberals
Conservative MP Michael Ma has crossed the floor to the Liberals. Ma, who represents Markham-Unionville in Ontario., issued a statement Thursday eveni...
Dec 11, 2025
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